Russia has said they stand together with their long-term partners while "proudly observing" Bangladesh's "incredible leap" in socio-economic development.
"We cherish the golden pages of our common history" and appreciate the similar sentiments from the Bangladeshis, said the Russian Embassy in Dhaka Friday, marking 50 years of the Soviet naval operation at Chattogram port.
The seaport's functioning was disrupted during the Liberation War, and the nascent country was experiencing serious difficulties in receiving humanitarian aid and food.